Three is a magic number. When Capcom says "Climax," they really mean it.
Geo Stelar and Omega-Xis give saving the world another go. True to Mega Man games in the past, a huge disaster threatens all life, with a criminal organization pulling the strings. Unlike previous Mega Man games, the story is extremely well written. The player will go through so many exciting plot twists, you will never know for sure exactly who the bad guys are. Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, rivals become allies, but when faced with a new enemy, become rivals again. 
The game's new EM system, the Hunter VG, is exceptional.In the previous two games of the Mega Man Star Force series, the newest EM manipulation unit just served as a plot device, and was forgotten. In Star Force 3, the Hunter VG implements the Touch Screen, using the DS' abilities to their maximum potential. Menus are easily navigated, so you can access whatever you are looking for without that feeling of slowness and lag.
Capcom did an amazing job of boss design as well. Star Force 3 bosses have very diverse attacks, which means no more stepping to the side and using the shield every few seconds. You actually have to use strategy! *gasp*... Even the pathways to bosses got more creative. Instead of running through a maze, occasionally pressing a button to advance, the player is required to think! You might even need several attempts to get through an obstacle.
This doesn't mean the game is hard- Mega Man Star Force 3 is relatively easy to complete. The game brings a balance of difficulty to make the game challenging and stimulating. After beating a chapter of the story, you will feel a sense of satisfaction having completed a task, not just emptiness and bored curiosity about the next section of the plot.
Everything about this game conveys a feeling of chaos. The card selection is no longer strict and periodical- Cards are scattered everywhere, granting new abilities and limitations to be adapted to. This isn't insane difficulty, but just the right about of luck is involved. No two battles will be the same, meaning the everyday virus battles will entertain you, like a video game is supposed to. The amount of Noise accumulated through the battle changes the rules. Some noise will give you a new elemental form, new attacks, and new abilities. A lot of noise causes glitches in battle, such as knockback becoming knock-forward and Invis has no effect on either you or your opponent. If you're clever, you can use the Noise system to your full advantage to unleash a complete slaughtering on your foes.
Noise is a big part of the game. It can get you hidden abilities or weapons, but it also creates entire worlds to explore. Noise Frags have been introduced, taking the place of Mega Man Battle Network's Bug Frags.
Multiplayer has changed- Not a huge change, but just enough to make people feel content. WiFi battles are smoother, and brother bands can create mix-and-match abilities between your Noise form and theirs.
The original Mega Man Star Force had three game-specific transformations. The second had six, which were relatively game specific. The third (and by far, the greatest) installment has OVER 100 which can be obtained in either version of the game, except for the "Finalize" Ultimate form: Red Joker or Black Ace. These forms grant extra abilities, max out your Buster stats, and give you access to the Meteor Server, which holds extremely rare and powerful Battle Cards.
There is almost no difference between the two versions, except small weapons differences or likeliness of a new Noise Form appearing. But since anything can be found in either game, it's all a matter of personal preference between flying swords and gigantic fiery explosions.
The post-game story is fantastic. Old characters return for a challenge, new characters threaten the safety of the galaxy. Some bonds are reinforced through your battles, others are slashed to pieces. The challenges required to get the sweet stuff in the final area are HARD. You will spend a lot of time and brainpower trying to complete them all, but it's all in good fun.
You will never be bored playing through this game- not even in the beginning introductory levels. The characters will entertain you, the abilities will please you, and the difficulty will keep you satisfied. This is a very balanced game, with all the right things in all the right places. It is truly a work of perfection.
If you have played all Mega Man games up to this point, play this one. If you've never played a Mega Man game before in your life, play this one. It surpasses The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass to take the title of BEST Nintendo DS game of all eternity. Play it. Love it. Enjoy.
NAME: MEGAMAN STARFORCE 3 - RED JOKER & BLACK ACE
SYSTEM: Nintendo DS
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